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Constantine (2005)

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Average Rating: 5.5/10
Reviews Counted: 215
Fresh: 99 | Rotten: 116

Despite solid production values and an intriguing premise, Constantine lacks the focus of another spiritual shoot-em-up, The Matrix.

Average Rating: 4.7/10
Critic Reviews: 42
Fresh: 10 | Rotten: 32

Despite solid production values and an intriguing premise, Constantine lacks the focus of another spiritual shoot-em-up, The Matrix.

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Movie Info

An ordinary man with an extraordinary gift must save the planet from evil in this action-packed fantasy. Unknown to most people, the world is crowded with spirits both good and evil who walk among us in human guise. One of the few who can see these spirits is John Constantine (Keanu Reeves), but the responsibility of his vision is more than he can stand, and he tries to kill himself. Saved from death, Constantine must now atone for his actions by acting as a guardian in the middle ground between

R, 2 hr.

Action & Adventure, Horror, Mystery & Suspense, Science Fiction & Fantasy

Directed By: Francis Lawrence , Francis Lawrence (II)

Written By: Kevin Brodbin, Frank Cappello

In Theaters: Feb 18, 2005 Wide

On DVD: Jul 19, 2005

Box Office:$75.5M

Warner Bros.

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Cast

Keanu Reeves
John Constantine
Rachel Weisz
Angela Dodson / Isabel ...
Shia LaBeouf
Chas
Djimon Hounsou
Midnite
Max Baker
Beeman
Pruitt Taylor Vince
Father Hennessy
Gavin Rossdale
Balthazar
Tilda Swinton
Gabriel
Peter Stormare
Satan
Larry Cedar
Vermin Man
Edward J. Rosen
Liquor Store Clerk
Ann Ryerson
Old Woman on Bus
Suzanne Whang
Mother
April Grace
Dr. Archer
Sharon Omi
Female Tenant
Jose Zuniga
Detective Weiss
Francis Guinan
Father Garrett
Alice Lo
Old Woman
Nicolas Downs
Church Attendant
Jeremy Ray Valdez
Liquor Store Clerk
Johanna Trias
Possessed Girl
Tanoai Reed
Midnite Bouncer
John Gipson
Smoking Man
Laz Alonso
Morgue Security Guard
Barbara Pilavin
Old Woman on Bus (Demon...
Jesse Ramirez
Scavenger
Quinn Buniel
10 Year- Old Constantin...
Stephanie Fabian
Molly's Server
Connor Dylan Wryn
Teenage Constantine
Jose Molina
Scavenger #2
C.W. Pyun
Korean Man
Roberto Kawata
Police Officer

Critic Reviews for Constantine

All Critics (216) | Top Critics (42) | Fresh (104) | Rotten (119) | DVD (36)

Blazes few new trails and bogs down in a confusing narrative muddle.

October 18, 2008 Full Review Source: Variety

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Brian Lowry

Variety

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I deeply loathe the Heaven-and-Hell genre to which this cinematic comic-book spectacular belongs.

October 18, 2008 Full Review Source: New York Observer

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Andrew Sarris

New York Observer

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Halfway through Constantine, a fully clad Keanu Reeves steps into a shallow pail of water, sits on a chair next to it and holds a cat in his lap.

August 22, 2008 Full Review Source: TIME Magazine

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Richard Corliss

TIME Magazine

Top Critic

Peaks early, then descends into portentous nonsense.

November 5, 2007 Full Review Source: Newsweek

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David Ansen

Newsweek

Top Critic

Reeves, meanwhile, has confidently entered his self-parodic period.

May 12, 2006 Full Review Source: New York Magazine

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Ken Tucker

New York Magazine

Top Critic

Maybe some of the audience should wonder if they aren't performing the Devil's work by sitting so quietly through movies that turn wonders into garbage.

March 1, 2005 Comment

David Denby

New Yorker

Top Critic

Visuals and attitude -- not for kids.

December 22, 2010 Full Review Source: Common Sense Media

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Nell Minow

Common Sense Media

An enjoyable revelation.

July 7, 2010 Full Review Source: Dark Horizons

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Garth Franklin

Dark Horizons

A very satisfying film.

April 29, 2009 Full Review Source: Cinema Crazed

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Felix Vasquez Jr.

Cinema Crazed

The prime conceit of the movie is its gallows humor that seeps out like clotting blood from a decomposing corpse.

April 18, 2009 Full Review Source: ColeSmithey.com

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Cole Smithey

ColeSmithey.com

...maybe I'm just the only person on the planet who thought it was a comedy and enjoyed its whimsy. (Blu-ray Edition)

October 18, 2008 Full Review Source: Movie Metropolis

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John J. Puccio

Movie Metropolis

Rachel Weisz gives it her best shot, but she can't save the messy script from its own feelings self-importance.

October 18, 2008 Full Review Source: Big Picture Big Sound

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Joe Lozito

Big Picture Big Sound

It's just sad that a movie ostensibly based on a frequently intelligent comic book should end up a no-brainer.

August 22, 2008 Full Review Source: Film4

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Daniel Etherington

Film4

This film combines elements of comic book fantasy with horror to create an enjoyable brew - sort of a film noir version of The Exorcist, crossbred with the stylization of The Matrix.

July 7, 2008 Full Review Source: ESplatter

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Steve Biodrowski

ESplatter

While decidedly no one's idea of the John Constantine of the comics (who was originally modelled on Sting), Reeves acquits himself well enough.

July 30, 2007 Full Review Source: eFilmCritic.com

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Rob Gonsalves

eFilmCritic.com

A kind of gothic guerilla warfare, with moody demonologist John Constantine caught in between.

May 21, 2007 Full Review | Comment

Prairie Miller

Long Island Press

full review in Greek

October 3, 2006 Full Review Source: Movies for the Masses

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Joseph Proimakis

Movies for the Masses

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What do you figure the chances are for my last two movies to both feature automatic crucifix firearms? Well, I watched this piece of Hollywood blasphemy just before dropping Jodorowsky's Holy Mountain. Hmm..., maybe there is a God.

March 25, 2007

Bob Stinson

Super Reviewer

Everyone loves to hate on Keanu but he makes John Constantine an appealing anti-hero to me (I liked him wayy better than Neo, seriously). The action and chemistry with Rachel Weisz made me rewatch the movie the next day.

December 23, 2011

Letitia Lew

Super Reviewer

Constantine Quotes

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1. John Constantine: This is Constantine. John Constantine, asshole.
– Submitted by Noel Joseph B (6 months ago)
1. John Constantine: So when a half-breed breaks the rules, I deport their sorry ass straight back to hell. I don't get them all, but I've been hoping to get enough to ensure my... retirement.
2. Angela Dodson / Isabel Dodson: I don't understand.
3. John Constantine: I'm a suicide, Angela. When I die, the rules say I've got just one place to go.
4. Angela Dodson / Isabel Dodson: You're trying to buy your way into heaven.
5. John Constantine: What would -you- do if you were sentenced to a prison where half the inmates were put there by you?
– Submitted by I Am The Vast UNIVERSE I (6 months ago)
1. John Constantine: Into the light, I command thee. Into the light, I command thee. Into the light, I command thee. Into the light, I command thee.
– Submitted by Lea L (8 months ago)
1. John Constantine: Close your eyes. And whatever happens, don't look.
– Submitted by Lea L (8 months ago)
1. Angela Dodson / Isabel Dodson: I used to pretend that I didn't, that I didn't see things.
– Submitted by Lea L (8 months ago)

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